Culverden Down is in Tunbridge Wells and in Tunbridge Wells district. TN4 9SB is located in the Culverden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tunbridge Wells. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TN4 9SD, TN4 9TG, TN4 9AQ, TN4 9RL, TN4 9RS, TN4 9RT, TN4 9SA, TN4 9UD, TN4 9RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TN4 9SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 51.5% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.2% | 48.5% | 4.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 42% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 40.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 34.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around TN4 9SB this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 9.3% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 15.4% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 43.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.6% | 94.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 85.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 85.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.1% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Culverden Down was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.4% lower than the Culverden average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Culverden Down has the 4th lowest crime rate of 119 local areas in Culverden and the 14th lowest crime rate of 350 local areas in Tunbridge Wells .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-09-13 | £586,099 |
| 7 Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-09-06 | £470,973 |
| 21 Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-03-18 | £494,753 |
| Flat 11 Hopwood Place, 28 Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-31 | £233,460 |
| Flat 8 Hopwood Place, 28 Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,500 | 2021-11-19 | £299,896 |
TN4 9SB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
TN4 9SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wells Free School King Charles Square , TN4 8FA | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Wilman Road , TN4 9AL | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School Quarry Road , TN1 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Down Primary School Rydal Drive , TN4 9SU | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Primary School Cunningham Road , TN4 9EW | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School Southfield Road , TN4 9UJ | 4out of 4 | 327 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skinners' School St John's Road , TN4 9PG | 4out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School Culverden Down , TN4 9SH | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys St John's Road , TN4 9XB | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic School Reynolds Lane , TN4 9XL | 4out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kent and Ashford College Brook Street , TN9 2PW | - not rated | 5,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill School Coniston Avenue , TN4 9SY | - not rated | 833 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges School Charles Street , Southborough TN4 0DS | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhill Bank School Broomhill Road , Rusthall TN3 0TB | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mead School 16 Frant Road , TN2 5SN | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 12 Pembury Road , TN2 3QD | - not rated | 2,450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Flow | 79 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 135 yd | |
| Junahki Indian Restaurant | Junahki, 63 St Johns Road | 142 yd | |
| Galitos | 59A St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 142 yd | |
| The Hidden Well | 77 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 142 yd | |
| Sanjay's Cafe | Sanju Cafe, 81 St Johns Road | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns Yard | 66 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 183 yd | |
| Tunbridge Wells Sports Ground Ltd | Tunbridge Wells Bowling & Tennis Gr, St Johns Road | 721 yd | |
| Maffei Home Of Havana | 61 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 722 yd | |
| The Rose And Crown | Rose & Crown, 47 Grosvenor Road | 757 yd | |
| The Glasshouse | 45 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coriander Indian Cuisine | Coriander, 111 St Johns Road | 162 yd | |
| St Johns Kebab & Pizza | St Johns Kebab Pizza, 109 St Johns Road | 162 yd | |
| Mister Chef | 115 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 162 yd | |
| St Johns Fish Bar | 74 St Johns Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 358 yd | |
| New Diamond | New Diamond Chinese Take-Away, 51 Grosvenor Road | 720 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 105 St Johns Road | 162 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Local, 60 - 64 St Johns Road | 183 yd | |
| Tesco | 29 Grosvenor Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 928 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 33 - 37 Calverley Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Recreation Ground BELTRING ROAD | tennis courts | 254 yd |
| The Skinners School ST. JOHNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 268 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar School SOUTHFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Culverden Stadium CULVERDEN STADIUM CULVERDEN STADIUM CULVERDEN DOWN | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| St John'S Tennis Club ST. JOHNS ROAD | tennis courts | 772 yd |
| Bennett Memorial Diocesan School CULVERDEN DOWN | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Halo Gym SOUTHDOWN HOUSE SOUTHDOWN HOUSE ROCK VILLA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Cadogan Playing Fields ST. JOHNS ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Tunbridge Wells T.A Centre ST. JOHNS ROAD | 862 yd | |
| Rose Hill School CONISTON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 933 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.